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Huge Bust Morrison out for the year

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by madmonkey37, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. madmonkey37

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    Bobcats' Morrison Likely Done for Season

    Charlotte Bobcats reserve forward Adam Morrison is likely done for the season after an MRI exam on Sunday revealed a torn ligament in his left knee. The injury occurred with about 5 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter of Saturday night's 113-93 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

    Morrison was attempting to defend Luke Walton on a drive to the basket and crumpled to the floor in severe pain while clutching his left knee.

    "Our medical staff has had a chance to review the MRI, and they're saying right now they believe there is some sort of tear," coach Sam Vincent said Sunday, about an hour before the Bobcats took on Phoenix in the second day of the annual Staples Center shootout.

    "Until they get in there and do whatever they do, who knows? But they are saying there's a good chance he will be out for the year. So I'm not counting on him playing," Vincent added.

    Morrison, the third overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft, was the top scorer in college basketball two seasons ago with Gonzaga — averaging 28.1 points. As an NBA rookie, he averaged 11.8 points in 78 games. He was expected to play a significant role in a smaller lineup Vincent was going to employ once the season began. As one of the first two players off the bench, Morrison was expected to play about 20-25 minutes a game and contribute 14-16 points.

    "I talked to him before the coaches and players meeting this morning when he had just gotten back from taking the MRI, and he pretty much knew the results," Vincent said. "He's obviously down."

    Morrison remained at the team's hotel Sunday. He will fly back to Charlotte with his teammates on Monday and be re-examined by team physician Dr. Glenn Perry. A date for surgery will be determined once the swelling in Morrison's knee subsides.

    "It's disappointing with Adam going down — especially because he's been putting so much effort in during the summer, trying to pick up our system and improve his defense," said Vincent, who will distribute Morrison's minutes among Derek Anderson, Walter Hermann and Matt Carroll.

    Morrison is being paid nearly $3.25 million this season after making $3 last season under terms of the NBA's rookie pay scale. The team has the option to renew the contract in years three and four of the deal.

    http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/10/21/sports/s163743D91.DTL
     
  2. Dave_78

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    Too bad for the young guy although I don't think he was going to be much better than he was last season.
     
  3. conquistador#11

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    this sux. :( I really like the kid. everything he does outside of the basketball court.... how he carries himself.
    I hate to see any player out for the season.
     
  4. hooroo

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    No May, no Morrison.

    Rockets can give them Reed for Morrison's medical exception.
    Snyder for nothing as they have enough capspace.

    Bobcats injury woes fixed.
     
  5. BroadwayBelm

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    :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :cool: Quite possibly the most unathletic NBA play I've ever seen in my life. Wow. Poor guy
     
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  7. Carl Herrera

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    Looks like it's a perfect time to shop them: [​IMG]

    What with the Cats now lacking in the huge bust department.
     
  8. snowmt01

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    your title is too mean for a diabetes player.
     
  9. durvasa

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    This might actually be a blessing in disguise for Charlotte. Morrison was terrible last year. This will probably free up minutes for a better player.
     
  10. A_3PO

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    Agree with you.
     
  11. rhino17

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    You cant call him a bust yet, i still think the guy is gonna be good, he's one of my all time favorite college players.
     
  12. hooroo

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    Matt Carroll was already getting more minutes by the end of last season.
     
  13. BroadwayBelm

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    no no you guys got it all wrong....enter walter herrmann :cool:


    aka the epitome of cool.

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  14. Butterfingers

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    The only positive from this is we dont have to see that dirty stache and hairdo for a year.
     
  15. xiki

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    And a 1st. From Rox to Bobs.
     
  16. tsunami

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    Just curious that did Bird hurt his knee in his sophomore year ?
     
  17. francis 4 prez

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    that's what i was thinking.
     
  18. pchan

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    so have MJ drafted a good player yet?
     
  19. BigTex

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    good opportunity for jared dudley
     
  20. MrButtocks

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    Charlotte could actually use some of our castoffs now. JL3 and Snyder are actually better options than McInnis and Anderson at this point and would add to the overall team athleticism. Butler's just a big body for depth.

    They won't give us anything, though. When we cut all those players they can just sign them outright.
     

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